A new Security Nexus perspective by Dr. Srini Sitaraman (DKI APCSS) and Ms. Anuttama Banerji (National Maritime Foundation) examines the rapid political and strategic realignment in South Asia following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government in Bangladesh.

Titled “India-Bangladesh Water Issues Reappear as Bangladesh-Pakistan Relations Rapidly Progress,” the paper explores the implications of renewed Pakistan-Bangladesh ties—including defense cooperation and trade—on India’s regional influence and water-sharing disputes.

The authors detail how warming Pakistan-Bangladesh relations, including potential arms deals and joint military exercises, have raised concerns in New Delhi. The return of unresolved water issues between India and Bangladesh signals rising tension at a time when India’s traditional partnership with Dhaka is in flux.

Read the Security Nexus Paper: https://dkiapcss.edu/nexus_articles/india-bangladesh-water-issues-reappear-as-bangladesh-pakistan-relations-rapidly-progress/

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